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Mar. 30, 2023

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AFSCME New Mexico members win on wages, staffing, public safety in legislative session

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – AFSCME members in New Mexico achieved significant victories for public service workers in the legislative session that ended on March 18.

AFSCME New Mexico members win on wages, staffing, public safety in legislative session

Mar. 23, 2023

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AFSCME Rhode Island welcomes 35 corrections employees

NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Thirty-five corrections workers at the maximum-security Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility are now part of the AFSCME family.

AFSCME Rhode Island welcomes 35 corrections employees

Oct. 27, 2022

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New Jersey state employees sue governor for discrimination

TRENTON, New Jersey – Saying Gov.

New Jersey state employees sue governor for discrimination

Aug. 18, 2022

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New, AFSCME-supported public safety laws focus on TBI, PTSD and mental health

Two new AFSCME-backed laws will benefit public safety personnel and focus on helping those suffering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental ailments.

New, AFSCME-supported public safety laws focus on TBI, PTSD and mental health

Aug. 04, 2022

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Extreme heat creates hazardous work conditions for Texas corrections staff

As temperatures across Texas surpassed 100 degrees, the deputy director of AFSCME Texas Correction Employees Council 907, Clifton Buchanan, warned state lawmakers in July that corrections officers face dangerous working conditio

Extreme heat creates hazardous work conditions for Texas corrections staff

May. 17, 2022

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Persistence nets new contract for hundreds of NY law enforcement members

Hundreds of New York law enforcement officers fought for years for a fair contract – and finally got one this month.

Persistence nets new contract for hundreds of NY law enforcement members

May. 03, 2022

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Victory for corrections officers in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine - On April 25th, AFSCME Council 93 was able to achieve a long-sought victory in the state of Maine by securing funding for the so-called Heart Bill for Maine corrections officers.

Victory for corrections officers in Maine